Back 2 Work - ThinnerTimes

Vertigo · 10-24-2005, 09:38 AM

Well, today is my first day back to work, and I feel great. My extra week off was a blessing! I've gotten nothing but hugs and compliments. It feels weird for people to tell me I look "great" but I like it. Especially since it's only been 2 weeks.

I've been asked just how much I've lost, which I can't answer because I haven't weighed yet -- but will do that after work today.

I got up this morning to a temp. in the 30's so I wanted a long sleeve t-shirt, which I don't have any of. But my wife does. So for the first time in God knows how long, today I am wearing a 2x shirt and it's loose on me!

What an amazing journey!

LizardQueen · 10-24-2005, 09:44 AM

Glad your feeling great and back to work! 2X? My, my my, what 2 weeks can do! Don't weigh too often! You'll drive yourself nuts with the scale! I don't own one so I have to either weigh at my grandparents or at work (it's a scale to weigh parts, it weighs up to 1,000 lbs but is amazingly accurate!). Don't sweat the numbers, my friend!

Vertigo · 10-24-2005, 09:47 AM

Oh, I'm not...I don't sweat that much anymore anyway!

I chose not to weigh, because I've learned from you all that the scales CAN drive you crazy. I will keep up with it, but not obsess over it.

And yes, pre-op, 4X was my shirt size. Now I'm in an Old Navy tee?! GET OUT!!!!

Brooke220 · 10-24-2005, 09:47 AM

Congratulations! I'm really happy for you but a little jealous that I'm on my 3rd week out of work and still suffering with nausea and just not feeling right. Hopefully, I'll be able to feel like this has been an amazing journey for me soon enough.

Brooke
lap RNY 10.03.05
Medical College Va
332/304

Vertigo · 10-24-2005, 09:49 AM

Brooke, don't get too down. I'm sure I'll have a bad spell sometime. Just keep your head up and know that you've got a lot of people who care about you -- right here! It's not been easy for most -- but it's the hardest/best thing we could do for ourselves and out loved ones!

Don't give up hope -- you'll make it and be back on your feet before you know it!

Dustbuni · 10-24-2005, 09:51 AM

Ohhhhhhhh I bet that was great to get into a 2x! I am smiling just at the thought of you feeling so good wearing that. I can't wait to see how your dr. appt goes today. I am going in for my surgery at noon today so I will catch you on the flip side and follow your progress. I love that we can all learn from each others feelings and progress on here. Try not to work to hard on your first day back!

Vertigo · 10-24-2005, 09:54 AM

Thanks, Lynn! I pray you have a smooth time in the hospital and can't wait to hear how things go for you. I look forward to you joining the journey!

Brooke220 · 10-24-2005, 11:13 AM

Vertigo (don't know your real name),

Thanks so much for the encouragement. Thanks for reminding me of how important this really is. I almost cried. I'm very emotional right now, I guess.

Brooke
lap RNY 10.3.5
Med College Va
332/304